December 9, 2015

The Year of the Monkey, 2016, in the Ba Zi calendar, is symbolized by two
elements – with Yang fire sitting on top of metal. According to the
cycle of birth and destruction, which governs the inter relationship
between the elements, Fire conquers metal and so they are on the
destructive cycle and have fighting relationship. Normally such
conflicting elements means disharmony.(Photo credit vectoropenstock.com)
In particular Yang Fire
symbolizes a straight-forward and quick temper person more ready to
explode. So there will be international conflicts and clashes. However,
it seems such conflicts may not be very violent and yang fire sitting on
Monkey is also symbol of the “Setting Sun” as Monkey is metal
representing the west. So the yang fire is comparatively mild. Also yang
fire people is known to lose temper quickly but is honest and open at
heart. So conflicts can be more easily resolved with compromise and
concessions when the heat is cooling down after sun set. With such
character of yang fire, I can expect 2016 will be comparatively less
violent than 2014 and 2015 when the yang wood is a stubborn tree
standing by its principles and refuses to bend. Also yang fire being the
sun always brings optimism and warmth. As such, it will be easier to
reach agreements and treaties to resolve conflicts and struggles. (Source: www.raymond-lo.com)Years of birth: 1920, 1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016, 2028Lucky Colors: white, blue, goldLucky Numbers: 4 and 9Lucky Flowers: chrysanthemum, crape-myrtle

Characteristic1. Monkeys can't see they forest for the trees.2. Flatter Monkeys and they may do great things.3. Monkeys are clever with their hands and good imitators.4. Monkeys are restless animals of action.5. Monkeys move easily when given instructions.6. Monkeys are a cheerful life of the party.7. Monkeys try hard if small change is involved.8. Monkeys are a bit goofy.9. Monkeys are trusting and easily deceived.10. Monkeys are curious and want to improve themselves.

Personality
People born in a year of the Monkey are witty, intelligent, and have a
magnetic personality. Personality traits, like mischievousness,
curiosity, and cleverness, make them very naughty. Monkeys are masters
of practical jokes, because they like playing most of the time. Though
they don't have any bad intentions, their pranks sometimes hurt the
feelings of others.
Those born in a year of the Monkey are fast learners and crafty
opportunists. They have many interests and need partners who are
capable of stimulating them. While some like the eccentric nature of
Monkeys, some don't trust their sly, restless, and inquisitive nature.
Although they are clever and creative, monkeys can't always exhibit
their talent properly. Monkeys like to take challenges and they prefer
urban life to rural.

Health
Usually monkeys are very healthy creatures, partly due to their active
lifestyles, and wanting to experience the flavors of life. If they do
experience illness, it is usually of the nervous or circulatory system.

Career
When it comes to careers, Monkeys do work very hard. They can adapt to
different working environments. Good career choices for monkeys are
accounting and banking, science, engineering, stock market trading, air
traffic control, film directing, jewelry, and salesmanship.

Relationship
In relationships Monkeys are not very quick in settling down, as they
tend to be promiscuous and are easily bored. However, once Monkeys get a
perfect partner, they commit to him/her in every possible way. Since
Monkeys love to talk and are sociable, they can be communicated with
easily.
(Credit to Article for: www.chinahighlights.com)